ADHD: These are the most common signs to look out for in both children and adults
ADHD usually begins in childhood and affects around 5 percent of children and adolescents. A further 5 percent are suspected cases. However, the disorder is often only diagnosed in adults.
Concentration disorders, attention deficits, impulsive behavior and mood swings can already indicate attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD) in childhood. Genetics play a role, as do environmental risks or birth complications.
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These are the most common symptoms
Attention deficit disorder, hyperactivity and impulsivity are among the main symptoms with varying degrees of severity. In addition, there are usually at least two 'secondary symptoms' that occur in patients.
More under this adMore under this adThese include procrastination, a feeling of chaos in the head, inner or outer restlessness, emotional overreactions, lack of drive and rapid boredom, forgetting things, stops or even food, and many more. You can find a detailed list of the symptoms in the ADHD guide.
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If left untreated, ADHD has many negative consequences
If ADHD is diagnosed late or not at all, this often leads to problems in adulthood, both at work and at home. According to experts, these people are at a higher risk of divorce, generally poor life outcomes, mental illness and addiction.
More under this adMore under this adPeople with the disorder often have problems planning a regular life and are therefore looking for answers in their late 20s and early 30s. For this reason, ADHD is now increasingly being diagnosed at this age.
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This article has been translated from Gentside DE.
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